MTT conducts The Soldier’s Tale

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Fri, Jan 16, 2015 at 6:30pm

Sat, Jan 17, 2015 at 8:00pm

Sun, Jan 18, 2015 at 2:00pm

A trusting soldier. A violin. And a deal with the devil. Watch and hear the adventure unfold, when Michael Tilson Thomas conducts Stravinksy’s The Soldier’s Tale, a unique work for orchestra that mixes vibrant music, dialogue, and theatrics. Music legend Elvis Costello narrates the story of how a young soldier comes to trade his violin, win riches beyond his imagination, and compete with the Devil, played by critically-acclaimed actor Malcolm McDowell.

Just announced! John Adams will open this program, conducting his dynamic composition Grand Pianola Music.